Updated 1:04 pm, Friday, November 30, 2012

A raised hearth fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows are highlights of the living room.

A raised hearth fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows are highlights of the living room.

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Another angle of the formal dining room.

Another angle of the formal dining room.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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An expanded view of the kitchen, which offers a small eating area. Photo by Kelley Eling.

An expanded view of the kitchen, which offers a small eating area. Photo by Kelley Eling.

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Dual ovens and a skylight are displayed in this photograph of the eat-in kitchen.

Dual ovens and a skylight are displayed in this photograph of the eat-in kitchen.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The front bedroom of the 1,782 square-foot Fairfax home is seen in this photograph.

The front bedroom of the 1,782 square-foot Fairfax home is seen in this photograph.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The eat-in kitchen features dual-paned windows.

The eat-in kitchen features dual-paned windows.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The hall bathroom features an arched window.

The hall bathroom features an arched window.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The middle bedroom is connected to the side yard by dual-paned glass doors.

The middle bedroom is connected to the side yard by dual-paned glass doors.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The home's hardwood floors continue into the master bedroom.

The home's hardwood floors continue into the master bedroom.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The front door features leaded glass and is flanked by brickwork.

The front door features leaded glass and is flanked by brickwork.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The Fairfax home's formal dining room is seen in this photograph.

The Fairfax home's formal dining room is seen in this photograph.

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The living room's floor-to-ceiling windows accentuate offer views of the home's intricate landscaping.

The living room's floor-to-ceiling windows accentuate offer views of the home's intricate landscaping.

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The home's master bathroom was also recently remodeled.

The home's master bathroom was also recently remodeled.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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Stainless steel appliances are a byproduct of a recent remodel in the kitchen.

Stainless steel appliances are a byproduct of a recent remodel in the kitchen.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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Another angle of the master bedroom.

Another angle of the master bedroom.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The side yard which is connected to the middle bedroom is seen in this photograph.

The side yard which is connected to the middle bedroom is seen in this photograph.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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A covered dining/lounge area is placed near the fountain and pool.

A covered dining/lounge area is placed near the fountain and pool.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The covered lounge/dining area is seen in this photograph.

The covered lounge/dining area is seen in this photograph.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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The yard and deck wrap around the entire home.

The yard and deck wrap around the entire home.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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A mature trumpet vine grows near the Fairfax home's pool.

A mature trumpet vine grows near the Fairfax home's pool.

Photo: Kelley Eling

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Ranch-style home in Fairfax

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Address: 27 Vista Way, Fairfax

Asking price: $835,000

Description: East of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is a ranch-style home only blocks from downtown Fairfax. The 1,782-square-foot home offers three bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and a separate, attached office. Stainless steel appliances are additions from a recent kitchen remodel.

Hardwood floors complement the dual-paned windows and arched entryways found throughout the home. A glass door connects the middle bedroom to the side yard, and a quick step outside showcases the home's mature garden and views of rolling hills to the west. Views of Ross Valley to Mount Tamalpais are available if the trees are trimmed. The one-story home also offers privacy with its setting in a quiet neighborhood.

The home's bathrooms have also undergone makeovers in recent years. The master bathroom offers a Tuscan motif with its arched tile window and view of the home's vibrant garden.

Built: 1956

Don't miss: The backyard, which boasts a mature garden and a kidney-shaped pool which wraps around a covered dining-lounging area.

Size: Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms in 1,782 square feet of living space.

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